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Nepali Congress holds 15th General Convention

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The Nepali Congress 15th General Convention in Kathmandu has transitioned from internal factional disputes toward a formal debate on structural reform and leadership elections. President Gagan Thapa has introduced a political report advocating for increased transparency and a culture where members can question leadership “without fear of expulsion.” His reform agenda includes a pledge to contest future elections without pre-election alliances, the implementation of a primary election system for merit-based candidate selection, a constitutional initiative to limit prime ministerial terms to two, and the creation of a “shadow government” to monitor state activities. Additionally, Binod Chaudhary has declared his candidacy for party vice-president, emphasizing the integration of economic development into political discourse. The presidential race has evolved into a three-way contest. Incumbent Gagan Thapa, who assumed leadership following a Special General Convention triggered by the Gen Z movement, will face challengers Kishor Singh Rathour and Shyam Krishna Khadka. While the presidency remains contested, other leadership roles have been settled. Bishwo Prakash Sharma was elected senior vice president, and Pushpa Bhusal was elected vice president under the women’s category. Competitive elections continue for several other positions, including nine candidates for two open vice president roles and multiple candidates vying for general secretary posts. As the convention progresses, the party is conducting elections to select its new Central Working Committee. A total of 7,317 eligible general convention representatives are participating in the franchise. Thapa, who is running for re-election, stated that a primary objective is to regain approximately one million traditional voters lost during the March elections by addressing voter grievances through a renewed organizational approach.

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